Perfect! You’ve got your Domain Name and Your Hosting Account set up. Now you’re ready to install WordPress to power your website or blog.

Step Three : Install WordPress to Power Your Website or Blog

WordPress can be installed onto your hosting server via your control panel with a quick installation tool to help make the process much easier and quicker for you.

To enable you to install WordPress you will need your:

• Domain Name and Hosting Package Purchased and Set Up
• Your Control Panel Login Details – see – Email from Website Hosting Company
• Then follow the steps shown in the appropriate video below.

How To Install WordPress Easily – With Softaculous

If you are installing WordPress on a different hosting server to that shown in Step Two, you may find this alternative installation tutorial helpful.

How To Install WordPress Easily – Using Fantastico

Action Steps

During installation of WordPress, do use a more secure admin username and password and remember to email yourself a copy of your WordPress Username and Password.

Top Tip : If your control panel uses a different WordPress quick installation tool, it may be similar to the ones shown in the above videos, just apply the same basic steps.

Top Tip : Alternatively, if you are comfortable doing so, follow the 5-Minute WordPress Install instructions.

In the next step, you’ll learn how to customise your default WordPress template.

Website Beginner Series and Further Reading

1. Where Have All The ‘Best’ Domain Names Gone?
2. Give Your Website or Blog A Home to Call its Own
3. Install WordPress in a Few Clicks of Your Mouse
4. Customise Your Default WordPress Web Design Layout
5. Present a Better Picture – Change Your WP Theme
6. What’s a WordPress Framework and How Do Child Themes Work? (pdf)
7. Beginner Video Tutorials – Learn WordPress Fast!